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Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Fast Charging Apple iPhone 16/15, iPad, MacBook, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 6 Foot, White
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Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Fast Charging Apple iPhone 16/15, iPad, MacBook, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 6 Foot, White

Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Fast Charging Apple iPhone 16/15, iPad, MacBook, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 6 Foot, White

Key Features

USB-IF Certified, connects any USB-C enabled devices

Supports fast charging up to 15W (5V/3A) and data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps

Backed by an Amazon Basics 1-Year Limited Warranty

Suitable for power transfer/charging smartphones, power banks, wall/car chargers, and low-power devices

In the box: 1 cable, 6 foot 15W USB-C 2.0 cable for charging and powering devices, transferring data, photos, and music

Specifications

ConnectorType

USB Type C

CompatibleDevices

iPhone 17/17 Pro, iPhone 17/16/15, iPhone 16/15 Pro, iPhone 16/15 Pro Max, iPhone 16/15 Plus; iPad Air 6/previous; iPad Mini 7/previous, iPad Pro 7/previous; MacBook Air M3/previous, MacBook Air Retina, MacBook Pro M4; Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro 2024/2019; iMac M4/previous, iMac Retina 5K/4K, iMac Pro; Samsung Galaxy S4/S23/S22/S20/S10/S9/S8/S7/S5/S4 series; Samsung Z Fold, Flip, A, Note, Tab; Huawei P60/P50/P40/P30/P20, Pura, Mate, Nova; Xiaomi 14/13/12/11, Xiaomi Redmi, Xiaomi Mi; LG G8/G7/G6/G5/G4/G3, LG V60/V50/V40/V30/V20, LG Velvet, U, Stylo; Google Pixel, Nexus; HTC Desire, Wildfire, U; Motorola Edge, Razr, Moto G, Defy; Asus, Nokia, Sony, and other USB A/USB C compatible devices

SpecialFeature

Fast Charging

CompatiblePhoneModels

iPhone 17/16/15, iPhone 17/16/15 Pro, iPhone 17/16/15 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 16/15 Plus; Samsung Galaxy S4/S23/S22/S20/S10/S9/S8/S7/S5/S4 series; Samsung Z Fold, Flip, A; Huawei P60/P50/P40/P30/P20, Pura, Mate, Nova; Xiaomi 14/13/12/11, Xiaomi Redmi, Xiaomi Mi; LG G8/G7/G6/G5/G4/G3, LG V60/V50/V40/V30/V20, LG Velvet, U, Stylo; Google Pixel, Nexus; HTC Desire, Wildfire, U; Motorola Edge, Razr, Moto G, Defy; Asus, Nokia, Sony, and other USB A/USB C compatible devices

RecommendedUsesForProduct

Charging

Ethernetcablecategory

Cat 5

Color

White

ConnectorGender

Male-to-Male

DataTransferRate

0.48 Gigabits Per Second

Shape

Round

NumberofPins

24

ACAdapterCurrent

3 Amps

UnitCount

1.0 Count

ItemWeight

1.4 Ounces

ModelName

2.0 Charger Cable

SpecificationMet

USB-IF

IndoorOutdoorUsage

Indoor, Outdoor

NumberofItems

1

Wattage

60 watts

MaximumVoltage

5 Volts

OuterMaterial

White plastic

Our Detailed Review

Budget-friendly USB-C charging cable.

Performance

Supports up to 60W charging and 480Mbps transfer.

Setup & Ease of Use

Certified for easy and safe use.

Value for Money

Affordable with good length options.

Pros

  • Works well with various devices including MacBook Pro and Nintendo Switch
  • Solid quality and well-made
  • Good value for money, cheaper than Apple cords
  • Long length reaches anywhere
  • Charges devices quickly for some users

Cons

  • Charges very slowly for some users
  • Breaks within a month of use for some
  • Flimsy build quality for some
  • Phone disconnects frequently
  • Connector falls out or has bad connection

Rating Breakdown

Performance
9/10
Durability
8.8/10
Value
9.2/10
Compatibility
9/10

Final Verdict

Reliable budget option for basic charging and data transfer needs, with mixed feedback on durability and speed.

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